The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show

They wanted to hold your hand (and fans’ ecstatic screams still echo)

Feb. 5, 2024

Sixty years after The Beatles’ first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ historian Martin Babicz reflects on their impact on U.S. culture and politics.

Frank Oppenheimer doing experiments in physics

Frank Oppenheimer, Robert’s brother, honed physics teaching at CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ

Jan. 25, 2024

In a little-known chapter of university history, the Manhattan Project scientist taught for several years in the Department of Physics, and his legacy appears in the fabric of the department.

Nick Houy and Barbie movie poster

Making movies that people love watching

Jan. 22, 2024

CU cinema alum Nick Houy discusses his work editing the megahit Barbie and the joys of storytelling.

Kelly Sears and The Lost Season title card

Filmmaker sees familiar images in unfamiliar ways

Jan. 16, 2024

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Associate Professor Kelly Sears will premiere her short, animated feature ‘The Lost Season’ at the Sundance Film Festival beginning Thursday.

Eric Vance and Indonesian university students

Crunching numbers isn’t enough; you also have to explain results

Dec. 19, 2023

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ researcher Eric Vance recently won the W.J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting, in recognition of his work to help statisticians and data scientists become better communicators.

Abby Hartley

Grad pondered death by black hole and found a life’s work

Dec. 18, 2023

College of Arts and Sciences outstanding graduate Abby Hartley embraces the complementary relationship between science and art.

Ancient Chinese painting of men and horses

Isn’t it strange? That human is actually an animal

Dec. 12, 2023

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ researcher Antje Richter studies early medieval Chinese records of the strange to understand how literature explores what it means to be human.

Protesters at Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings

Not just angry, but motivated and voting

Nov. 29, 2023

In new publication, CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ PhD graduate Kimberly Killen highlights how ‘angry feminist claims’ have the power to inform and mobilize.

blue and white ceramic plates

Form and function with a hummus appetizer

Nov. 21, 2023

Hands-on project lets CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ intermediate ceramics students create functional and unique pieces for ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Café Aion restaurant.

The Clues Are in the Poo book cover

Oh, poop! What looks like a rock is filled with clues

Nov. 13, 2023

In studying dinosaur discards, CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ scientist Karen Chin has gained expertise recently honored with the Bromery Award and detailed in a new children’s book.

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